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MAN FACES COURT FOLLOWING ALLEGED UNAUTHORISED SURGERY

A 56-year-old man, accused of removing a man’s testicle in a Port Macquarie motel, has faced court today.

Police say Allan George Matthews responded to an online advertisement, posted in May by a 52-year-old man requesting help with a medical issue.

The two men met at a Port Macquarie motel, where the younger man’s left testicle was allegedly surgically removed by Matthews, who police say is not a qualified doctor.

A week later, the younger man showed up at hospital seeking help with a wound he had sustained during the illicit operation.

In Port Macquarie Local Court today, Matthews entered a guilty plea to a charge of removing tissue from the body of another person without proper consent or authority.

He has also admitted charges of possessing a prescribed restricted substance, unauthorised possession of a firearm and failure to keep a firearm safely.

He is yet to enter a plea to the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Matthews will remain on bail until his case returns to court on August 18.

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